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Brian Whatcott Brian Whatcott is offline
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Default Dock building

Dan Listermann wrote:
I want to build two docks, one permanent and a floating one. The floating
one will be supported by 15 gallon plastic drums. I can get 55 gallon, but
for a 4 x 8 dock, I worry about center of gravity issues.

The permanent one will be built of 55 gallon drums filled with dirt. Any
issues to look out for?


Might you consider using 55 gal drums instead of 15 gallon drums, and
part fill the big drums with 10 gallons of dirt of specific gravity 4
( = 4 times as dense as water...)

That would put the CofG lower than the 15 gal drums.....

Brian W